Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

needed in the churches at large today.
Are we ready to send the light to these be
nighted natives.
The audience then Joined in singing the
grand old missionary hymn, From Green
lands Icy Mountains"
| DR.. Herdy then addressed the meeting in
strong and eloquent terms. He expires; ed
| strong convictions of the final success OF
this great work. Why should we waste
| time? Here are the unsaved around Us. Ii
| this policy had been pursued, the gospel
| would never have reached beyond the city OF
Jerusalem. The blind man walks the streets
with safety because the hearts OF those who
can see are moved TO protect him So are
| all these missions intended to assist in lead
| ing the blind farther into the way-the
truth and the life This mission enter
prise has won triumphs in all departmentso OF
| research. Mechanics, agriculture, legisla-
tion and governu ent all owe much Of their
glory Of their conquest to the faithful mis-
| sionary in these nations, rising out Of dark
| ness into the marvellous light and liberty OF
the gospel.
The meeting was closed with song and the
| benediction.
The synod will hold meetings today from
a. N. to II; from 2 p. m. to 5; and evening
session commencing at 7:30 O'Clock.
Tomorrow, at p. m, DR.. Herrick John
SOD, of Chicago, will give an address on
"Ald to Colleges
woMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The society met yesterday morning at the
chapel Of Lewis Academy soon after 9 o'clock.
The opening exercises were conducted by the
president, Mrs j. W. Hanna The secretary
of the society, Mrs, L. A. Davis was pres
ent. Mrs. L. A. Silvers, of Topeka, and
Miss Kingery, of Garden City, were elected
clerks. Fifty delegates were present which
is considered very favorable for the society.
The greeting was read by Mrs j. Nj. Nay
ior and response by Mrs. L. A. Silvers. An
interesting paper on "Lengthening the
Cards." by Mrs. c. r. Hume was followed
by "a recess until p. m. That
hour found the chapel well filed. In the
absence of Mrs. Barber, who was to have
given Bible reading, Mrs. Robb Of Larned
Presbytery, conducted the opening service.
The address by the president, Mrs. J. ".
Hanna, stirred our hearts to quickened
zeal. Mrs. Hattie P. Conkling's paper,
THE Swinging Gate" was a graphic dis
cription Of the churches opportunity which
is ours today but might not be tomorrow.
Mrs. Green's talk On Mexico was intensely in
teresting. She illustrated Mexican life by
costumes and various articles. The model
meeting conducted by Mrs. Maggoffeer,
gave vivid picture, it's history, it's domes-
tic life and missionary work.
The following is the ladies synodical re-
port:
The Ladies' synodical report was then read
by Mrs. J. W. Hanna, Of Emporia, and was
also read at last nights meeting Of the
synod. In the report of last nights meeting
it is given complete The society and the
synod held joint meeting last night
The program for today is as follows:
"a. Malachi 3:16, con-
Quoted by Mrs. Abbie N. Sloo.
'The Swinging Gate, Mrs. Middaugh.
Presby yterial Reports.-Solo, 'God is
Mrs G. W. Larimer.
The query quiver-Talk on Indians Mrs.
Mary Miller.
Report Of Omaha meetings.--By delegate
2p. m.-Devotional meetirg-Conducted
by Mrs A. C. Simpkins.
"The Master is Calling for Thee Miss
Kate McPheters.
Report Of committee.
Election OF officers